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Friction Fire
Outbackbob48:
Tony, when using natural cordages, most all are strong enough as far as tension , there weakness is in abrasion or friction where they ride against each other, I have even tried tipping my bow hand upward so as not to rub my cordage togeather as much, helped some. Let us know how the elm works. Bob
PEARL DRUMS:
I never tried to make my own bow drill cordage, but I know I can and I know it will work when I decide to do it. For now, I just enjoy making fire with no match or lighter or flint or char clothe. Suppose that's similar to the wooden bow with a FF string on it, good enough for me :)
Pappy:
I make the cordage out of brain tan deer, works fine. That's pretty natural. ;) :)
Pappy
Outbackbob48:
Pappy, I bet it is pretty abrasion resistant also :D I used 2 pc of deer rawhide twisted together and it worked pretty good. Bob
Pappy:
Yes it does stretch a bit to start but after you get that set it hold up good. :)
Pappy
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